Several senior citizens from Luling participated in the Louisiana Senior Olympic Games held recently throughout the New Orleans area. Some earned medals in various events, and others enjoyed working as volunteers who helped organize events.

Arthur Gassen won a bronze medal in doubles shuffleboard and gold medals in cycling 10K and 20K. Amelia Gassen won gold medals in cycling 10K and 5K. Bo Tusa won a gold in golf. Rosemary Robinson won a gold medal in golf. Bill Elrod received bronze medals in cycling in 20K, 10K and 5K, bronze in doubles shuffleboard and bronze in singles shuffleboard.

Virgil Bernard also competed in swimming events. Mary Hitt and Jennifer and Cameron Matthews helped Elrod with the 5K run/racewalk event; and Virgil Bernard helped run the swimming competition.

Women meet

The St. Charles Women’s Club will hold its annual autumn auction Nov. 21 at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling. Anthony Lucia will be the auctioneer. Paddles will be used for bidding. Purses, pictures, jams and jellies, baked goods and candy, breads, food baskets, fall decorations, Christmas decorations, china, glassware, afghans, frames, plants, floral arrangements, scarves, and furniture are among the items that will be available.

Officials were excited to report that 83 members attended the first
meeting in Luling of the new club year. For information on joining the
group call 985.764.7868 or email ahaydelanne@gmail.com

Fall fest

First Baptist Church of Luling will hold a community fall fest Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church on Paul Maillard Road in Luling. This event is an outreach to the community.

Games, inflatables and candy prizes will be featured. Hot dogs and nachos will be served. People should bring their favorite recipe for a chili cook-off.

Also, the choir practices each Wednesday at 7 p.m. This year’s Christmas presentation is "Joy Has Dawned." The Thanksgiving potluck will be Nov. 17 after the worship service.

Anita Hymel writes about people and events in Luling. You can call her at 985.703.0831 or e-mail her at hymelacathome@aol.com